Village of Holmen

Board Proceedings

June 9, 2005

 

President Chapman called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM on June 9, 2005 at the Holmen Village Hall.  All members were present, except Anderson who was excused.

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Hauser to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2005  and May 26, 2005 meetings. Carried unanimously.

 

Finance and Personnel Committee – Motion by Hauser, seconded by Seitz to approve the June claims in the amount of $414,614.92. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Seitz to approve the 2005-2006 Beer and Liquor Licenses. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Proctor to approve the 2005-2006 Operator Licenses. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Forde to approve the 2005-2006 Pawn Brokers License. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Proctor to approve the 2005-2006 Soda, Cigarette and Coin Operated Licenses. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Seitz to approve the 2005-2006 Police School Liaison Contract as revised. Carried unanimously.  Motion by Hauser, seconded by Allers to approve the 2005-2007 Banking Services Contract. Carried unanimously.

 

Park, Recreation and Library Committee – Motion by Seitz, seconded by Hauser to approve the upgrades of the power supply at the Halfway Creek Park to be paid for by the Holmen American  Legion at a proposed cost of $6,600. Carried unanimously. Seitz reported that the new defibrillator had been installed at the aquatic center and staff would be scheduled for upcoming training for use of the device.

 

Law Enforcement Committee – Forde reported on the monthly activity of the Police Department.

 

Municipal Court Update – Schmit reported that the new Municipal Court Supervisor Amber Jolly was introduced to the Committee. Applications for the part-time Joint Municipal Court position were being accepted until May 25, 2005. Interviews and hiring to be performed by City of Onalaska. The next meeting of the Joint Municipal Court Committee is June 16, 2005 at 3:30 PM.

 

Public Works Committee –Motion by Forde, seconded by Allers to approve Ordinance 4.05 Amendment to Chapter 180-9 – Vehicles and Traffic – Parking. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Allers to approve the purchase of a vibrator screen for the Tymco street sweeper in the amount of $1,444.00 plus shipping and handling. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to approve Resolution 11.05 – Compliance Maintenance Resolution. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to approve a contract with Mc Hugh Excavating in the amount of $1,573.00 to repair a storm sewer washout at Coulee Region Acres. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Allers to approve additional street improvements to Viking Ave. and pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk on Fauna Street at an approximate cost of $30,000.00 to be paid from 2004 carryover funds. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Allers to approve contracting with Procorp, Inc. to perform the WWTP Operational and Needs Review at a cost of $5,940.00 to be paid from the Sewer Fund. Carried unanimously.

 

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Fire Board Report –Forde reported that the Fire Board met on April 21, 2005. The Board discussed ongoing building renovations, the status of the sale of used vehicles and reviewed the 2004 Annual Report as audited by Rector Wall. Forde also reported that the Wuensch  cash donation would be used to outfit the new First Response vehicle. Forde reported that the annual Fire Department brat and hot dog cookout will be held July 21st. The next meeting of the Fire Board is scheduled for June 16th at 6:30 PM.

 

Economic Development – Motion by Forde, seconded by Proctor to approve the Affidavit of Correction as submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Better Living Home Improvement Co. located on lots 9 & 10 of the Holmen Business Park. Carried unanimously. Motion by Forde, seconded by Hauser to decline the repurchase of the property owned by Evergreen Capital, LLC located on lots 6 & 7 of the Holmen Business Park at this time, and reserve the right of final repurchase refusal or final approval at the time of the property resale. Carried unanimously.

 

Public Hearing – At 7:20 PM President Chapman called to order the public hearing on the following rezoning requests:

 

1.                  Holton property at Lot 3, Block 1 of the Harvest Hills addition from R-5 Multiple-Family Residential to R-6 Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential District.

 

Mr. Holton explained that they wished to rezone the property for individual parcel resale as twindominiums. No others present spoke in favor of or against the proposed rezoning. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning.

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Hauser to approve the Holtan rezoning request for property at Lot 3, Block 1 of the Harvest Hills addition from R-5 Multiple-Family Residential to R-6 Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential District contingent upon the approval of the CSM. Carried unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 7:25 PM.

 

La Crosse County Supervisor - Chuck Spiker reported that he is now assigned to the Infrastructure and Public Works Committee of the La Crosse County Board. Highway Commissioner Dennis Osgood has had a study of traffic flow prepared that included the intersections of County Highway HD and Mc Hugh Road and Briggs and Mc Hugh Roads. Results of the study indicate no change in existing conditions is warranted at this time. A copy of the study results is to be forwarded to the Village Administrator.

 

Joint Shared Ride Committee – Trustee Proctor updated the Board on the monthly Shared-Ride activity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Planning Commission – Motion by Allers, seconded by Seitz to approve the Holtan CSM, Lot 3, Block 1 of the Harvest Hills Addition. Carried unanimously. Motion by Allers, seconded by Proctor to approve the Wright CSM, Lot 4, Block 3 of the Harvest Hills Addition. Carried unanimously. Motion by Hauser, seconded by Forde to approve Ordinance 3.05 – Amendment to Chapter 90 – Reservation and Dedication of Land.

Carried unanimously.

 

Other – President Chapman extended thanks to the Grandview Garden Club for the beautiful work they have done around the Holmen Aquatic Center and throughout the Village. President Chapman provided a brief update of current issues involving the LAPC. He also announced that those present were invited to a celebration at the Holmen Festival Foods in celebration of their recent renovations on Thursday, June 16, 2005 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. President Chapman also cited a recent USA Today news article quoting Lauri Stettler of the Holmen Meat Market. Proctor announced that the Civic and Commerce Association would not be able to take care of the community Christmas lighting this year but would be willing to make a $500 financial contribution toward the decorating costs should another organization choose to spearhead the effort. Schmit announced that a special board meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the Village Board Room to provide a public hearing to address resident concerns regarding the Hale Acres development. Schmit also announced that proposals for the Village of Holmen Impact Fee Needs Assessment Study are due back to the Village Administrator by July 5th. A contract recommendation will be presented at the July Board meeting. Haines announced that interviews to fill the public works department vacancy are scheduled for June 14th.

 

Motion by Proctor, seconded by Hauser to adjourn at 8:00 PM.  Carried unanimously.

 

 

 

Catherine Schmit

Village Administrator/Clerk